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Scared again, twitching, muscle pain, shaky, stomach problems

Hello, I am a 29 y/old male
(You may have seen this posted in the main forum 1yr ago)
1 yr ago I was diagnosed with lower back problems (slight stenosis, and right facet joint arthritis). Was given two spinal injections (lumbar/right facet joint). Upon resting at home, I noticed muscle twitching in my right calf muscle. I thought it was nothing at first but it then progressed over my entire body in a 2 wk span. To make a long story short... I had a nervous breakdown followed by deep depression. I thought I had a horrible disease. I have seen 4 Neurologists (two of which at Universty of Penn ) and my primary doctor and all have told me that I suffer from anxiety and to see a psycologist.

It has been a yr since that original post and the twitching has slowed a bit in freq. but it has not let up! I got on with my life but my calf's twitch 24/7 especially right. Recently, about a month ago I noticed some pain in my right toes but only when I move them not when I touch them. Its like an ache pain, last night while working out I also noticed that my arm muscles are burning (as if I just did 200 pushups). I have been failing pretty quickly suring my 2cnd and 3rd sets of exercises. Is this weakness? Should I be concerned about the toe pain? I have tried to get on with my life but this cr*p keeps pulling me back down! By the way I have not had an EMG and was told I didnt need it. I am scared again and am wondering if the dx's of Benign Fasiculation Syndrome is correct. One more thing, since all this started I have digestion/stomach issues loose bowels, gurgling noises, diahrea.
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Please look up the symptoms for Celiac disease it can cause all of the symptoms you are having. Good luck
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If you dont feel comfortable then see another doctor.  Remember one thing that your mind will create a lot of symptoms if you let it.  I have had all your symptoms for 2 yrs now along with many more.  I to convinced myself I was dieing.  I was Dx with Fibromayalgia/ (spelling)  Just try and relax and dont focus on your symptoms so much and I think you will see a decline in them.  BFS is a real Dx and could be what is wrong in your case.  Maybe you should take your docs advice and go see a pysc.  Untill then relax and enjoy your life your healthy right now and your still alive so stop putting yourself 6 feet under before your time.  Good Luck
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